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      LearnKartS

      Core Java - Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Design, Maintainability, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Macquarie University

      Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel: Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, Box Plots, Statistical Methods, Probability Distribution, Histogram, Statistical Visualization, Pivot Tables And Charts, Data Visualization Software

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

      Empoderamiento juvenil y Educación social

      Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Community Development, Social Justice, Empowerment, Needs Assessment, Political Sciences, Social and Human Services, Disabilities, Sociology, Cultural Diversity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Program Evaluation, Digital Publishing, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Mastering Data Analysis with Pandas: Learning Path Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Analysis, Analytics, Data Access, Python Programming

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      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Storing, Retrieving, and Processing JSON data with Python

      Skills you'll gain: JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Access, Python Programming, Application Development, User Interface (UI)

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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      L&T EduTech

      Power System Stability

      Skills you'll gain: Electric Power Systems, Electrical Power, Electrical Systems, Three-Phase, Control Systems, High Voltage, Power Electronics, Reliability, Low Voltage, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Systems Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Simulations, Differential Equations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Data Visualization Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Data Literacy, Data Storytelling, Data Presentation, R Programming, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Manipulation, Data Cleansing, Data Import/Export

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Mastering Product Management Interviews: A Strategic Guide

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Product Lifecycle Management, Agile Methodology, Product Strategy, Product Roadmaps, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Agile Product Development, New Product Development, Market Research, Product Development, Competitive Analysis, Performance Metric, Go To Market Strategy, Storytelling, Interviewing Skills, Product Design, Data Analysis, Presentations, Analysis, Market Analysis

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Activity Design with PhET Simulations for STEM Education

      Skills you'll gain: Teaching, Mathematics Education, Simulation and Simulation Software, Design Strategies, Chemistry, Physics, Biology

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Howard University

      Introduction to Linear Algebra and Python

      Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Mathematical Software, NumPy, Jupyter, Data Science, Software Development Tools, Scientific Visualization, Mathematical Modeling, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Version Control

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      15 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Meta

      Control de versiones

      Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Unix Commands, GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Command-Line Interface, Collaborative Software, Software Development Tools, Software Development, Software Configuration Management, Code Review, File Management

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      DeepLearning.AI

      머신 러닝 프로젝트 구조화

      Skills you'll gain: Technical Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Data Processing, Verification And Validation, Deep Learning, Algorithms, Performance Testing, Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular political science courses

    • Core Java - Foundations: LearnKartS
    • Statistics and Data Analysis with Excel: Essentials: Macquarie University
    • Empoderamiento juvenil y Educación social: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
    • Mastering Data Analysis with Pandas: Learning Path Part 2: Coursera Project Network
    • Storing, Retrieving, and Processing JSON data with Python: Coursera Project Network
    • Power System Stability: L&T EduTech
    • Data Visualization Capstone: Johns Hopkins University
    • Mastering Product Management Interviews: A Strategic Guide: Board Infinity
    • Activity Design with PhET Simulations for STEM Education: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Linear Algebra and Python: Howard University

    Why Learn Political Science?

    Political science explores power, governance, public policy, and global affairs—examining how decisions are made and how they affect people’s lives. It combines critical thinking, research, and communication to understand political systems and social change. Learning political science can help you engage more deeply in civic life, pursue careers in law or policy, and analyze issues shaping the world today.

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